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When the apostles were imprisoned by the high priest, at what time of day did the angel release them?
Sunset
Dawn
Midday
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Acts 5:17-20
In Acts 5:17-20, we see a dramatic night moment when an angel intervenes in the lives of the apostles. Imagine the scene: the apostles, fervent keys in the story of the early Christian church, are locked away, presumably vulnerable. The timing of the angelic visit holds significance. Night often symbolizes uncertainty, a time when fear and doubt can creep in. It's curious how, throughout Scripture, many divine encounters happen at night.
Think about, for example, the splendid story of Jacob wrestling with an angel during the night (Genesis 32). Or how God parts the Red Sea under the cover of night (Exodus 12). It showcases something creative about underlining divine rescue amidst the hidden, murky, or seemingly impossible situations—the exact places where hope can feel like a flicker instead of a blaze.
Here, an angel appears, capitalizing on this dark hour, not just to deliver a rescue but to inform the apostles to preach boldly in the Temple at dawn. This call spreads reflectiveness; there's an everlasting call to continue shining when life might feel heavily shadowed or short on understanding.
The story reveals dazu shown past evenings, where glorious moments birthed from overwhelming pressures cement a profound iron will of faith that sparks within every believer to rise with morning light—embracing opportunity moving forward! Such resilience resonates this truth: sometimes, liberation comes softly, often when you least expect it.
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